A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
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Daniel Leonard Kamunen, Sr. of Littleton, Colorado and originally from Cloquet, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2023, at age 83. He was born July 8, 1939. Dan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Dan was a proud man, the son of Finnish immigrant parents who worked hard to provide for his family. He retired from Conoco Marketing after 35 dedicated years with the company. In his later years, he enjoyed working as a course... Full story
Thomas W. "Tommy" Plankers, 27, of Cloquet passed away April 1, 2023, at home after a six-year battle with epilepsy. Tommy was born Dec. 4, 1995, in Two Harbors, the son of Michael and Tara (Hill) Plankers. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2014. Tommy worked at Carmen's Bar & Restaurant in Cloquet. He was a member of the Cloquet Country Club. His passion was golfing, fishing, hunting, and gaming with his friends. He loved chicken tenders, chocolate milk, singing, his hair, and Holly. Lik... Full story
Gerald Lloyd Marsyla, 75, of Barnum passed away April 3, 2023, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet.... Full story
Nancy “Susie” Ann Parsons, 86, of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Cloquet, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Freve) Hennum. Susie worked for Northwest Paper in Cloquet for 15 years and also as an apartment manager in Minneapolis for several years, then moved back to Cloquet as a caregiver for her mother. Susie had many special friends. She had a great sense of humor and loved playing cards with friends and family until she no longer could due to... Full story
Alyce Elaine Frost, 90, of Esko went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 28, 2023. Alyce was born on May 8, 1932, in Birch Creek Township, Denham, Minnesota, to Leonard and Marie (Olson) Larson. After graduating from high school, she was united in marriage to John “Jack” Frost. She accompanied her husband in Christian service in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and they traveled with the Sky Pilots gospel team. She retired after 33 years as a secretary for RAM Mutual Insurance Company in Esk... Full story
Karen Leigh Fox, 69, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Moose Lake, Minnesota to Gale “Bud” and Shirley Beccue. She grew up in the Sturgeon Lake area and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1971. She married Richard Fox on April 29, 1995. Karen had much love for her family, especially her grandchildren whom she doted on with a unique bond. She loved her pugs, especially Lulu. Karen wor... Full story
Melinda Rose Blacketter-Peterson of Sawyer, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 28, 1965, at Cloquet Memorial Hospital to James Jr. and Mary Ann (Nahgahnub) Blacketter. Melinda was an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and worked as a cook for the Elderly Nutrition program for 23 years. Melinda had an incredible talent for befriending animals and spent many hours watching, feeding and... Full story
Daryl Lee Schow, 50, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, at home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Nelson Funeral Care... Full story
Walter “Dale” Ableman Jr., 59, of Wrenshall lost his battle with cancer on March 20, 2023, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life was held March 30 at the Brickyard Restaurant in Wrenshall. A private burial service will be held at a future date. Nelson Funeral Care... Full story
Ginger Lyn Erkkila, 49, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in her home. Services will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet.... Full story
Rylee Lynn Miller, 21, of Cloquet passed away on March 25, 2023, in Cloquet. A funeral service was held March 29, at Good Hope Church, Cloquet. Atkins Northland Funeral Home... Full story
Alice J. Johnson, 94, of Cloquet passed away March 18, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born May 22, 1928, in Cloquet to Lawrence and Violet Johnson and was a lifelong Cloquet resident. Alice was a 1946 Cloquet High School graduate. She married Paul Johnson on Sept. 4, 1950, in Cloquet. She worked as a cook for the Cloquet School District for 26 years. Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet and was active with the church's funeral food circle, newsletter, bulletin,... Full story
Kathleen Faye Marciniak, 83, of Cloquet passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1939, to Joseph and Esther Blair. Best known to her family and friends as Faye, "Gramsie," a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Beth), Todd (Beth) and Patrick (Kim); grandchildren, Kirsten (Donnie), Amber (Mike), Arianna (Jason), Max and Sam; and great-grandsons, Axel and Teddy. She was a lifelong resident of Cloquet and enjoyed working... Full story
Edward Lee "Ed" Gotzh, 57, passed away in Springdale, Arkansas surrounded by family on March 18, 2023. He was born in Cloquet to Gerald "Jerry" and Phyllis Gotzh. Ed's career as a professional truck driver started in 1984. He worked in Hibbing and Duluth, later moving to Minneapolis, where he worked for ABF Freight for several years. In 2007 he moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, and worked as a contract driver for FedEx. Growing up in Minnesota, Ed enjoyed the outdoors and especially the yearly... Full story
Ryan K. Nelson, 40, of Mound, Minnesota, passed away March 14, 2023. He was born Feb. 11, 1983, in Duluth to Keith and Judy (Mecl) Nelson. Ryan grew up in Esko with his parents and brother, Chad. The brothers were the best of friends. He graduated from Esko High School in 2001, where he excelled at baseball and basketball. Ryan spent one year at Hibbing Community College continuing his athletic pursuits. He graduated from Lake Superior College with a degree in electrical engineering technology.... Full story
Paul M. Arnovich, 80, of Superior, Wisconsin, died on March 16, 2023. He worked for many years as a history and political science teacher at Cloquet High School, where he also coached tennis and girls softball. A graveside service was held March 21 at the Superior Hebrew Cemetery. A celebration of life is being planned for April.... Full story
Kathryn Joy Crotteau, 72, of Hermantown and formerly of Cloquet, passed away March 14, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, June 3, at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow the service with inurnment held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. A full obituary will appear before the service date. To sign an online registry or to view Kathy’s full obituary, visit www.nelson funeralcare.net.... Full story
Wesley Alfred "Wes" Erickson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Esko. Wes was born to Alfred and Alice on April 2, 1935, in Duluth. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1953. He served in the Korean War from 1955 through 1957 and was the first American serviceman to use the stateside voting booth in Korea in the presidential election of 1956. Wes was very proud to be an American and showed his devotion to his country by always displaying the America... Full story
Our sweet and loving mom, Joyce Chabot Kozloski, 97, left this world on March 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Joyce was the best mom, grandma and great-grandma that a family could ever hope for. She was selfless, caring and always up for an adventure. We all have so many special memories of fun times spent with her camping at McCarthy Beach State Park, the cabin on Martin Lake and her winter home in Mesa, Arizona. Joyce always had a project going, sewing outfits for her kids growing up,... Full story
Leonard Lawrence Obeidzinski, 94, of Carlton passed away March 8, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Leonard was born Jan. 1, 1929, and grew up in Cloquet. At age 15 he began working for his brother-in-law, Harry Andrews, delivering groceries for Jack Andrews' grocery store. He could drive the delivery truck only three times a week because of the gas rationing during World War II, so the rest of the week he delivered groceries via horse and buggy. At age 16, also because of... Full story
Steve Webb, 69, of Carlton and formerly of Moose Lake, died peacefully March 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1953 in Fergus Falls to Richard and Lillie Webb. At the age of 3, Steve moved with his family to Moose Lake, where he graduated from Moose Lake High School. He later attended Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute. Steve worked at USG in Cloquet for more than 44 years. On March 12, 1994, Steve married Susan Webb at Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof Township. Steve was a... Full story
Janice M. "Jan" Zinter, 83, of Holyoke passed away March 8, 2023 at Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 16, 1939, in New York, the daughter of Leslie and Anna (Garland) McCabe. She married Ernie on Aug. 16, 1958, in New York. Ernie's job moved them often, and they lived in several places in upstate New York and northern Minnesota. Jan retired after a long career at Younkers in Duluth. Jan was blessed with six grandchildren, who were the light of her... Full story
Kathryn Joy Crotteau, 72 of Hermantown, formerly of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation for Kathy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3 until an 11 a.m. service at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet.... Full story
Alice J. Johnson, 94, of Cloquet passed away March 18, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born May 22, 1928, in Cloquet to Lawrence and Violet Johnson and was a lifelong Cloquet resident. Alice was a 1946 Cloquet High School graduate. She married Paul Johnson on Sept. 4, 1950, in Cloquet. She worked as a cook for the Cloquet school district for 26 years. Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet and was active with the church’s funeral food circle, newsletter, bulletin, a... Full story
Ryan K. Nelson, 40, of Mound, Minnesota, passed away March 14, 2023. He was born Feb. 11, 1983, in Duluth to Keith and Judy (Mecl) Nelson. Ryan grew up in Esko with his parents and brother, Chad. The brothers were the best of friends. He graduated from Esko High School in 2001, where he excelled at baseball and basketball. Ryan spent one year at Hibbing Community College continuing his athletic pursuits. He graduated from Lake Superior College with a degree in electrical engineering technology.... Full story
